Dreams help us soar, as Jon Shapiro proves with his remarkable journey to becoming a pilot. After 50 years of dreaming about flying through the skies, Jon earned his pilot’s license in his mid-50s—precisely when many of his peers prepared to bring their dreams in for a landing.
Flying isn’t just a hobby for him; it’s a form of zen, a moment of pure freedom and personal triumph. What makes Jon’s story extraordinary is not just the achievement but the courage to pursue a lifelong passion.
His greatest satisfaction came from simply doing what he had always wanted, demonstrating that it’s never too late to take flight.